Little Wanderers Pre-Kindergarten: Charlotte Mason Pre-Kindergarten Program
Welcome to our enchanting Little Wanderers Pre-Kindergarten Program, where the tender hearts and curious minds of young children are gently nurtured to embrace the timeless ideals of truth, beauty, and goodness. Inspired by Charlotte Mason's profound educational philosophy, our program is meticulously crafted to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment for children at the dawn of their educational journey.
Charlotte Mason once beautifully expressed, "The object of education is to teach us to love what is beautiful." In keeping with this sentiment, our pre-kindergarten program is infused with beauty in all its forms – from captivating stories and exquisite artwork to the wonders of nature that surround us. Through daily experiences enriched with beauty, children develop a deep appreciation for the world around them and cultivate a lifelong love for all things true and beautiful.
At the heart of our program lies a commitment to nurturing the habit of truth – both in knowledge and character. "Children should have the joy of living in far lands, in other persons, in other times – a delightful double existence; and this joy they will find, for the most part, in their story-books." Through rich storytelling and meaningful experiences, children are gently guided to explore diverse perspectives, cultures, and ideas, instilling in them a reverence for truth and a thirst for knowledge that will accompany them throughout their lives.
"The children have not lived, unless they have been much out of doors," Charlotte Mason proclaimed, emphasizing the importance of nature in a child's education. Our pre-kindergarten program embraces this philosophy wholeheartedly, providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration, nature walks, and sensory experiences in the natural world. Through these gentle encounters with nature, children develop a deep connection with the earth and cultivate a sense of wonder and awe that inspires their imagination and fuels their spirit.
In addition to nurturing the habits of truth and beauty, our pre-kindergarten program also seeks to instill the habit of goodness in young hearts. Through acts of kindness, moral stories, and character-building activities, children learn the value of compassion, integrity, and empathy, laying the foundation for a life guided by goodness and virtue.
With its gentle approach and steadfast commitment to inspiring the habits of truth, beauty, and goodness, our Charlotte Mason Pre-Kindergarten Program offers young children a nurturing and transformative educational experience that prepares them for a lifetime of learning, growth, and fulfillment.
The Booklist
Science:
Fairy Tales:
Multicultural Fables and Fairy Tales by Tara McCarthy
Nature Lore:
Literature:
Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers
A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
Anthology: Choose One: There are elements of Christian poetry in the last section of My Bookhouse
My Book House: In the Nursery by Olive Beaupre Miller
My Book House: Story Time by Olive Beaupre Miller
Faith Formation:
We have intentionally left this section of scheduling blank so you may choose which books work best for your family. If you choose to use these resources, schedule them for the entire year. For Christian resources, we recommend:
The Ology by Marty Machowski
Wonderfull: Ancient Psalms Ever New by Marty Machowski
The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski
Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey Boxed Set by Tyler Van Halteren
For printing purposes, the page count is 128